Manchester United thrashed Premier League champions 4:1 Leicester City as boss Jose Mourinho dropped captain Wayne Rooney from his starting line-up, BBC Sport reports.

Chris Smalling's header put United ahead before Juan Mata finished off a slick move with a crisp strike.

Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba - with his first goal for the club - both scored from corners, with Demarai Gray's spectacular long-range strike the only consolation for Leicester.

Rooney came on in the 83rd minute.

United's first Premier League win in a month was sealed by half-time, but a third defeat for Leicester already matches their total for the whole of last season.